Walk the Path with Tarot: Major Arcana |
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Part III : What is meant to be will be; experience the cosmic influences along the way.
XV - The Devil
The Devil and Death are great controlling forces of the Universe. The destruction and havoc these cards wreak clear the way for renewal and rebirth.Nothing is permanent in Life. Sometimes disintegration clears the fear, it paves the way for you confront these and find renewal, stability and strength after a struggle.
The Devil card opens your eyes to the fears, anger, greed, passions and lusts in your life. Look at your life, ask yourself, what can you change? These are strong ,powerful and destructive emotions that will bring nothing but more pain and bury you deeper in the mire. This card may represent the pursuit of all that is material, it may be time to re-assess your spiritual self.
XVI - The Tower
Lightning strikes a tower with tremendous destructive force. What is toppled is symbolic of the necessity, or possibly the only way to allow the light to emerge from the darkness. It calls your attention to examine the walls you build around your life, what are behind those walls that you must give up to put your life in order, once again.
This card is the wake-up call ,you need to shake yourself out of your false illusions or delusions, living in the edge of disaster, be it personal or financial. You have thrown caution to the wind, this card beckons you to mend your way, with prudence and optimism. Sometimes, a collapse is the only way for you to open your mind,and be in touch with your inner spirit.
XVII -The Star
This card offers a guiding light, opens your heart to love, in all its forms. It lights up your soul. It is an inspiring card-with the promise of ultimate attainment. Enjoy the beauty of the heavens above, feel the gifts of the spirit flow within you.
This card offers great insight, new expectations, dark clouds are clearing . The shining star is a symbol of realization, of hope amid difficult times.It asks you to attune to your higher self, align to a higher purpose. Feel the optimism, enjoy good health as you look at the stars.
XVIII - The Moon
Dark shadows lurk in the brightness of the Moon, shadows of unrewarded toils, unrequited love, fear and possible failure. Everything looks still in cool brightness of the Moon- yet intimidating.The moon moves the intellect to follow the reflective light to the far beyond of unknown mysteries , yet to be revealed. It shows the psychic, the unconscious waiting to be reconciled with the conscious.
This card speaks of a need for security and fulfillment. It reflects the illusions and delusions you live with It promotes confusion and lack of clarity. There are unconscious forces within, work with these, do not be fearful, for eventually, you will see the path clearer in full light of the moon.
XIX - The Sun
The Sun is a life source, it provides warmth and vitality. Nothing can hide from the brightness of the sun. The sun is a predominant symbol of strength , energy and divine potential . However, it may also bring out the arrogant and disdainful qualities, a scorching sun is unbearable.
This is a good card to turn up in a reading. It offers inspiration as it casts its brightness on your path. Feel its warmth, absorb its radiance , let it shine through your being. It offers the possibility of great achievement, success and all the trappings of fame.
XX - Judgment
An angel sounds the trumpet, experience the forces beyond the human realm. What is the sum total of your life, your undertakings, your hopes and fears. Have you known the strength, have you felt the power from your higher self? From the power above, man transcends the limitations of his human experience and environment.Feel the wonder and the ecstasy of the summons from above, find the answers deep within. This card calls for more spiritual outlook ; a time for self-redemption. Ride the turbulent tides of your difficulties with a positive attitude, seek the enlightenment from your spirit and behold the transformation that springs from within.
XXI - The World
This is the final message of the Major Arcana. It symbolizes the rapture of the universe when it connects with the cosmos, the ultimate power above whose light descends upon the spirit to the physical being. It is the great Mother, the wheel of Life and Death, it includes the elements, the stars shining brightly in the darkness, it is the present, it is NOW.
Gather all your experience, for good or bad, learn what you can and make yourself whole again as the World offers its hand, as life once again comes full cycle. Be enlightened by it all, walk with faith and confidence, savor the moment of reward and success. Find your balance with the elements and the Universe. Live in the moment and let life flow.
Card 0- The Fool
The Fool is a card unto itself. At every step, there he is, evolving step by step as he walks his path, stumbling at times, then rises, and keeps going till he reaches the final step in his journey. Did he tread along the path that is meant for him, is the destination the ultimate goal, or is it the journey that counts?
The Fool goes on without pretense. He shows no hint of the Divine as he embarks on his journey. He shows no care in the world, he probably forgets that in his bundlehe carries with him the tools he needs as he goes on his journey. He is surrounded by worldly wisdom held in check by his innocence or naivet. He walks his path on an early Spring day,taking his steps without caution.
The Fool card shows one with an open mind, full of hopes and dreams and a very vivid imagination. This card indicates inexperience, unrealistic goals and very high hopes. It is a card of happenings, the beginning of all endeavours. Great caution is advised when this card turns up. Decisions are left to chance or to others.
REVERSALS
Disaster is not for the cards to tell. Caution is strongly recommended, so is the ability to rise from the pain, from the ashes of a destructive human experience. It opens your eyes to the pitfalls of negative emotions, of fear, greed, anger, apathy, neglect of duties, power struggle and particularly neglect of the spirit. I believe in drawing upon the energy of the right-side upcard when in reverse it speaks of doom and gloom.
May you find some inspiration, may you eventually be able to walk the path meant for you, as you navigate through the potholes and detours along the way and weather the storms and look forward to the dawn of a new day!
Bonnie Moss has been studying tarot since the '70's.
Article © Bonnie Moss, 2004.
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